Evanston Decides

2017

Election day has passed, and all the votes have been counted. Read up on all of 2017's races here, from businessman Steve Hagerty's win in the first contested mayoral election in eight years to the resounding passage of a District 65 school funding referendum.

In a statement provided to The Daily, Tendam expressed his support for Hagerty and pledged to help him fulfill campaign promises.

City Clerk

Rodney Greene

Devon Reid

Reid had three major goals during his campaign: combat homelessness through affordable housing, increase government transparency to build trust and enhance voter participation through a “get out the vote” program.

Mayoral candidate Jeff Smith filed objections against each of his four competitors that would have cancelled February's primary if upheld.

Confusion about electoral filing dates and technicalities and a forgotten 1992 referendum mandating a mayoral primary when more than two candidates run caused controversy in the early parts of the campaign to replace Tisdahl.

Several candidates said academic performance reports illustrate District 65’s need for additional funding for programs that promote diversity and inclusion.

District 65 Funding Referendum

Over the last 10 years, District 65 has grown by about 1,500 students. As a result, the district has faced $20 million in additional costs to support the increased staffing and expanded programming necessary for a larger student population.